Community Climate Hub
Ecosource’s feature site, the Community Climate Hub, is located in the heart of Mississauga. The Hub includes an accessible multipurpose space with a commercial teaching kitchen, an outdoor classroom, a community garden, a dedicated youth area, and meeting rooms. Our Hub programming promotes sustainability education, offers skill development & youth leadership training, increases access to fresh local food, fosters nature connection, and encourages collaboration with local partners. We facilitate a range of education programs for a wide variety of community members and age groups.
Some examples of activities that we offer at our Community Climate Hub include:
Field to Fork: A cooking and gardening program for older adults emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. If you are an individual or community organization looking to participate in this program, please contact mnudelman@ecosource.ca. This program is currently funded by Peel Public Health’s Healthy Communities Grant, the Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Fund at the Mississauga Foundation, and Right to Food’s Older Adult Food Agency fund.
Participants of the Field to Fork program developed a recipe book, compiling recipes inspired by local foods, family traditions, community connections, and more. To download a free copy of the Field to Fork: Community Recipe Collection, click here. Physical copies of the recipe book are also available for purchase. Please contact mnudelman@ecosource.ca for details.
Nature Wonders: A weekly drop-in program for children 0-5 years old and their caregivers to encourage nature connection and outdoor play. The program is offered in collaboration with the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Center’s EarlyON Program.This program is not offered in the winter.
Open House: Every year, during Earth Month, Ecosource opens its doors to the community. We showcase our programs, volunteer opportunities, youth action work, and much more. Community members of all ages are welcome to participate in hands-on environmental activities in our teaching kitchen, outdoor classroom, community garden, and youth space. Sign up for our newsletter to find out when our next Open House is.
PEYA Events for the Community: The Peel Environmental Youth Alliance (PEYA) hosts a variety of monthly events at the Hub for the community. Examples of events include Preparing Food for Climate Emergencies, Low-Waste Holiday Crafts, and more. Read more about PEYA and their events here.
Summer Camp: A camp for children ages 6-11 to connect them with nature and climate action. Read more about camp program here.
Team-Building Events for Corporate Groups: A hands-on experience to learn about sustainable food systems with your colleagues that includes an opportunity to cook and eat together. Ongoing registration. Read more about corporate team engagement here.
The Hub is located at 5070 Fairwind Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 2N4, on the second floor of St. Hilary Elementary School.
For more information about the Community Climate Hub, or to get involved, please contact Merissa Nudelman, Community Climate Hub Manager, at 905-274-6222 ext. 302 or mnudelman@ecosource.ca